Operation Infinite Patience: March 25, 2012 Scott and Elora West Return to Taiji as Operation Infinite Patience 2011-2012 Winds Down. This is the first year that Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has had a continued presence in Taiji after the dolphin season has ended. It seems we have really annoyed many people and will continue to do so until the slaughter ends. Last week we were visited by Japanese Nationalists. They weren’t very friendly and it ended with a police convoy to Kushimoto for our safety. As SSCS Cove Guardians, we are here because we are dedicated to being a voice for the dolphins. We volunteer at our own initiative, responsibility, and risk and we will continue to do so until Taiji stops killing dolphins. We are not easily intimidated nor are we going to back down. Scott West and his daughter, Elora Malama West, have returned to Japan. Scott and Elora spen...